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• 4 Years Later, Reward Increased In Missing Woman Case

  03-02-2017 23:51
  
  PUEBLO, Colo. (CBS4) – The reward in the case of a missing woman from Denver has been increased to $100,000.
  Kelsie Schelling disappeared four years ago and her family has long believed she was murdered. She went missing after she traveled from Denver to Pueblo to tell her boyfriend she was pregnant.
  Kelcie Schelling (credit: KKTV)
  RELATED STORIES: More Kelsie Schelling Stories
  On the night of Feb. 4, 2013, Schelling drove to a Walmart in Pueblo to meet Donthe Lucas, the alleged father of
  
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• 4 Years Later, Reward Grows In Missing Woman Case

  03-02-2017 23:51
  
  PUEBLO, Colo. (CBS4) – The reward in the case of a missing woman from Denver has been increased to $100,000.
  Kelsie Schelling disappeared four years ago and her family has long believed she was murdered. She went missing after she traveled from Denver to Pueblo to tell her boyfriend she was pregnant.
  Kelcie Schelling (credit: KKTV)
  RELATED STORIES: More Kelsie Schelling Stories
  On the night of Feb. 4, 2013, Schelling drove to a Walmart in Pueblo to meet Donthe Lucas, the alleged father of
  
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• ‘Circus 1903’ Captures The Excitement Of The Circus Coming To Town

  03-02-2017 23:40
  
  “Circus 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus” runs from February 21st through February 26th at the Buell Theatre. For tickets and a behind-the-scenes video of the puppet elephants go to this special “Circus 1903” page at dcpa.org.DENVER (CBS4) – One hundred years ago, the biggest day of the year was the day the circus came to town. Now a new show wants to recreate that feeling of excitement for modern audiences.
  “Circus 1903” (credit DCPA)
  “Circus
  
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• Bill To Allow Teachers To Carry Handguns Moves Forward

  03-02-2017 23:39
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– A bill that would allow teachers and staff at some public schools in Colorado to carry handguns to work has passed the initial vote in the state Senate.The measure calls for those employees to undergo training before taking a weapon into school.Right now in Colorado, the law only allows school resource officers to carry a weapon inside public schools.The bill being debated would allow school districts to decide if and how many employees could carry weapons.The measure still
  
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• Broncos Ellis In Houston, Meets With His Uncle George

  03-02-2017 23:32
  
  HOUSTON (CBS4) – Did you know the Broncos president is related to another president?
  Two of them, actually.
  Broncos president Joe Ellis is the nephew of former President George H.W. Bush, which also makes him the cousin of former President George W. Bush.Broncos President Joe Ellis with his Uncle George from Houston who will toss the coin Sunday prior to #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/2GbUfnpEG5
  — Greg Aiello (@gregaiello) February 3, 2017
  Ellis is in Houston this weekend for the Super B
  
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• Meet the stars on the 9NEWS puppy bowl

  03-02-2017 23:21
  
  They may not be athletes, but they will steal your heart. Meet the stars on the 9NEWS puppy bowl.        
  
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• 2 Adults, 6 Juveniles Arrested After Teen Beaten, Shot

  03-02-2017 23:19
  
  ARVADA, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Arvada arrested eight people, including two adults and six juveniles, for an alleged abduction, assault and burglary.The suspects have been arrested on suspicion of first-degree kidnapping, attempted first-degree murder, first-degree burglary, robbery and other charges.Investigators say the 18-year-old victim was lured into a stolen vehicle by an acquaintance on Jan. 27. Once in the vehicle he was severely assaulted and thratened.The suspects forced the vict
  
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• Trump Begins Weekend At Florida Estate

  03-02-2017 23:13
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is spending his first weekend at his Florida estate since taking office two weeks ago.
  Trump arrived Friday afternoon at the airport in West Palm Beach and was greeted by his wife, first lady Melania Trump, before the short drive to his Mar-a-Lago estate in nearby Palm Beach.
  Trump traveled with a handful of staff, including chief of staff Reince Priebus.
  White House press secretary Sean Spicer says Trump will spend the weekend meeting with advisers
  
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• 8 arrested for kidnapping, assault

  03-02-2017 23:10
  
  Eight people have been arrested for suspicion of  first degree kidnapping, attempted first degree murder, first degree burglary, robbery and other charges.       
  
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• Police Arrest Suspect In 2-Year-Old’s Death

  03-02-2017 23:01
  
  WESTMINSTER, Colo. (CBS4)– Police in Westminster arrested a man accused in the death of a 2-year-old little girl.
  On Jan. 26, officers rushed to a home in the 5500 block of 79th Avenue on reports of a 2-year-old female who was not breathing.She was rushed to the hospital where it was determined that she had significant injuries and she was placed on life support.She was removed from life support on Friday and succumbed to her injuries.Officers arrested Joseph Barela on first-degree murder
  
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• Man arrested for murder of 2-year-old

  03-02-2017 22:57
  
  A Jefferson County man was arrested for First Degree murder in connection with the death of a 2-year-old girl.       
  
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• CPW celebrating bald eagles

  03-02-2017 22:47
  
  February is the month when people celebrate love - and so do bald eagles.
  Bald eagles begin nesting from mid-February to March.       
  
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• Trooper: 18-Car Pileup Was Biggest He’s Seen On Parker Road

  03-02-2017 22:10
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Sixteen cars, a semi truck and a school bus were involved in one of several icy pileups in Arapahoe County Friday morning.
  Authorities said slick roads from fog and from the second straight morning of freezing drizzle led to a dangerous commute, particularly in the southeast part of the Denver metro area.
  The weather conditions were the main factor in the pileup involving the school bus, which took place on Parker Road at approximately 6:30 a.m.
  “Once it starte
  
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• Car Erupts In Flames At Shopping Center

  03-02-2017 21:54
  
  CENTENNIAL, Colo. (CBS4)– Fire crews rushed to put out a car that was on fire in Centennial on Friday afternoon.Firefighters with South Metro Fire Rescue rushed to the fire in the 8200 S. Akron Street just after 1 p.m. Friday.
  Video- Firefighters extinguishing a vehicle fire at 8200 S. Akron St. No injuries, no damage to the building, suspected cause is mechanical pic.twitter.com/YCTi6xZI6L
  — SouthMetroFireRescue (@SouthMetroPIO) February 3, 2017
  Fortunately crews were able to exting
  
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• SWEEPSTAKES: How many flowers are...

  03-02-2017 21:33
  
  For a chance to win a $500 gift card to Woodley's Fine Furniture, go to the 9NEWS Facebook page and tell us how many flowers you think will fill the convention center floor during the 2017 Garden and Home Show.       
  
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• Faking it with finsta

  03-02-2017 21:32
  
  Instagram has changed its platform, in part to accommodate the rise of a new Instagram trend: The finsta.       
  
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• A Pueblo Chile license plate?

  03-02-2017 21:26
  
  Have you ever driven down the streets of Colorado and wondered, why don't we have license plates with chile peppers on them?       
  
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• Girls & STEM Celebrated At Colorado Capitol

  03-02-2017 21:18
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – Lawmakers in Colorado’s House of Representatives took a moment Friday morning to honor approximately 100 middle and high school girls who participate in science, technology, engineering and math — or STEM — programs.
  Colorado lawmakers recognized girls participating in STEM programming. (credit CBS)
  “These are our future leaders. Thank you for joining us today,” said Rep. Crisanta Duran, Speaker of the House.
  Colorado House Speaker Crisanta Dur
  
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• Murder charge in RTD shooting

  03-02-2017 20:59
  
  Denver authorities have formally charged a man accused of shooting and killing an RTD transit security officer Tuesday night.       
  
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• Free doughnuts for those who try new...

  03-02-2017 20:39
  
  Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has announced an all-new, freshly brewed coffee designed to be the perfect complement to its doughnuts.       
  
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• Man Accused In RTD Guard Killing Charged With First-Degree Murder

  03-02-2017 20:25
  
  DENVER (AP/CBS4) — A 37-year-old man accused of killing an RTD guard appeared briefly in court Friday under heavy security and was officially charged with first-degree murder.
  Joshua Cummings (credit: Denver Police)
  Joshua Cummings wore a red jail jumpsuit and had his arms and legs shackled as he faced Judge Martin Egelhoff.
  He answered “Yes sir” when the judge asked him if he understood his rights. He struggled a bit to sign a document on an electronic tablet because of the re
  
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• Denver Zoo has new tiger for new exhibit

  03-02-2017 19:53
  
         
  
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• Prayers in solidarity with Quebec City

  03-02-2017 19:37
  
  The Colorado Muslim Society plans to welcome community members Friday afternoon for a vigil and prayer in response to Sunday’s deadly attack on a mosque in Quebec City.       
  
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• CO woman gets world's tiniest pacemaker

  03-02-2017 18:59
  
   Imagine your heart stopping for five, ten, even thirty seconds and not knowing it.       
  
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• Sleep Problems? Go Outside And Pitch A Tent

  03-02-2017 18:58
  
  By Dr. Dave Hnida
  (CBS4) – The key to a good night’s sleep, and a daytime of physical energy and mental alertness, is a properly tuned body clock. But in today’s world of smartphones, computers, and bright-light mental stimulation, our body clocks tend to be out of whack … and shuteye becomes open-eye.
  New research from the University of Colorado suggests one answer to the problem of daytime dragging is to reset your body clock and circadian rhythms … through a ni
  
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• Nordstrom To Drop Ivanka Trump’s Clothing Line

  03-02-2017 18:55
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Nordstrom will stop selling Ivanka Trump clothing and accessories, creating some questions about the future of the brand elsewhere.
  The Seattle-based department store chain said the decision was based on the sales performance of the first daughter’s brand. Neiman Marcus may be the next one to pull back on the label, as the branded jewelry is nowhere to be seen on the upscale retailer’s website as of Friday.
  “We’ve said all along we make buying decisi
  
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• Denver Zoo Moves New Tiger Into Brand New ‘Edge’ Exhibit

  03-02-2017 18:44
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A tiger at the Denver Zoo is exploring her new home.
  Nikita (credit: Denver Zoo)
  Nikita is an Amur tiger who arrived at the zoo a few months ago.
  (credit: Denver Zoo)
  She’s now living in “The Edge,” an exhibit in the southwestern area of the zoo that’s set to open to the public next month.
  (credit: Denver Zoo)
  On Friday the zoo released photos of Nikita. She came from the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha in November. Her father Taiga lived at the Denver Zoo
  
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• Top 9 STEM education activities

  03-02-2017 18:42
  
  STEM Education doesn't have to take place only in the classroom. This week, we put together a list of great Colorado activities to get your kids and family excited about STEM learning that can be done together, on the weekends, or after school.       
  
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• Suspicious package prompts evacuation

  03-02-2017 18:28
  
         
  
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• Man pleads guilty in wife's death

  03-02-2017 18:19
  
         
  
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• Man Pleads Guilty To Shooting Wife After Eating Marijuana Edible

  03-02-2017 18:17
  
  DENVER (CBS4) – A Denver man who ate a pot edible and then shot and killed his wife has reached a plea deal.
  Richard Kirk (credit: Denver Police/CBS)
  Richard Kirk on Friday morning pleaded guilty to one count of second degree murder in connection with the death of his wife Kristine, 44, in April 2014.
  Kristine Kirk (credit: Family of Kristine Kirk)
  He faces a sentence of between 25 and 30 years in prison.
  In a prepared statement, Denver District Attorney Beth McCann said the Kirk
  
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• Outdoor Rec Act boosts major CO industry

  03-02-2017 18:16
  
  When the Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic Impact Act was passed in early December, it gave assurances to Colorado’s tourism-dependent economies that America is committed to the outdoor recreation industry.       
  
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• Brady Could Become Winningest Super Bowl Quarterback Ever, But Montana Is Still The Best

  03-02-2017 18:16
  
  By Sam McPherson
  Sunday’s Super Bowl LI matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the favored New England Patriots features a subplot that could end up dominating the headlines after the game. If the Patriots emerge victorious at NRG Stadium in Houston against the Falcons, quarterback Tom Brady will break a tie with two Hall of Fame QBs for the most Super Bowl wins. Currently, Brady shares the record of four championship victories with Pittsburgh Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw and San Franci
  
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• Now Noodles will treat animals better

  03-02-2017 18:11
  
         
  
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• Ciber shares plummet to new record low

  03-02-2017 18:07
  
  Shares in information technology company Ciber Inc. plummeted more than 52 percent in Thursday trading, dropping to an all-time low.       
  
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• Family has ties to 'Hidden Figures'

  03-02-2017 18:03
  
  It was like looking at her life on a giant screen: the church picnics, the bridge games at her mother’s friends’ houses. Janet Darden Gipson couldn’t help but get misty-eyed.       
  
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• Chipotle focused on recovering from 2016

  03-02-2017 18:03
  
  After a year in which net income fell 95 percent and restaurant-level operating margins were cut in half, Chipotle will introduce a new performance-based compensation system for its managers in 2017 and launch its biggest advertising campaign ever, beginning in April.       
  
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• Women's health company moving to CO

  03-02-2017 17:58
  
  A women's health company said it's moving its headquarters to Douglas County from Sunnyvale, California.       
  
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• Keidel: Will Offense Or Defense Win Super Bowl LI?

  03-02-2017 17:56
  
  By Jason Keidel
  Alas, Super Bowl LI is here. So as we wind down the fortnight of football hype, it’s time to shift the focus from how these teams got here to what they’ll do now that they are here.
  This Super Bowl isn’t really framed as a difference in talent or temerity, but rather in class and perception. New England and Atlanta are as far apart in history as they are in geography.
  The Patriots are the blue bloods, the elites, NFL royalty of the highest order. They are, for l
  
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• Memorial Funds And Funeral Information For Scott Von Lanken

  03-02-2017 17:38
  
  Scott Von Lanken (credit CBS)
  DENVER (CBS4) – Scott Von Lanken was killed on Jan. 31 outside Union Station. He was working as a security guard for RTD at the time of his murder.
  RTD has set up a memorial fund to help his family. Contact the Rocky Mountain Law Enforcement Credit Union if you’d like to contribute by visiting rmlefcu.org or calling (303) 458-6660.
  A GoFundMe page was also set up by Von Lanken’s fellow RTD officers.
  Von Lanken’s funeral is scheduled for Monda
  
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• Deputy Injured In Hit-And-Run: ‘I Feel Like I Got Hit By A Truck’

  03-02-2017 17:31
  
  KIOWA, Colo. (CBS4) – An Elbert County deputy who was hurt in a hit-and-run crash northwest of Kiowa this week is out of the hospital and in good humor.
  Deputy Anthony Tribuzio was injured on Wednesday on County Road 33. He was removing road debris when a driver of a pickup truck hit him and took off.
  Tribuzio was released from a hospital in Parker on Thursday and, according to the Elbert County Public Information Facebook page, was joking around afterwards as he said “I feel like I
  
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• Fact Check: Conway Says She Misspoke On ‘Massacre’

  03-02-2017 16:45
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) – A top aide to President Donald Trump said Friday she misspoke when she cited a 2011 “massacre” in Kentucky that never happened.
  A day earlier, during an interview with MSNBC’s Chris Matthews, Kellyanne Conway defended Trump’s temporary ban on immigration from seven Muslim-majority nations by saying that former President Barack Obama instituted a similar policy for Iraqi refugees in 2011.
  “President Obama had a six-month ban on the Iraqi refug
  
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• Backcountry User Instruction Course Meant To Educate About Avalanches

  03-02-2017 16:45
  
  GRANBY, Colo. (CBS4) – A lot of people are heading to the mountains to enjoy the powder this winter, despite what at times has been high avalanche danger.
  Snow Mountain Ranch in Grand County is generally known for cross-country skiing, but instructors there are aiming to provide some avalanche rescue training to those who venture into the backcountry through a new course.
  (credit: CBS)
  The program will introduce students to backcountry gear and teach them how to stay safe.
  The course is al
  
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• Slick Roads Cause Multiple-Car Pileup On Parker Road

  03-02-2017 15:36
  
  AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Slick roads caused a multiple-car pileup in Aurora Friday morning.
  The crash happened on Parker Road between East Belleview Avenue and South Chambers Road, and the southbound lanes of Parker Road were blocked at 7 a.m. after the accident.
  (credit: CBS)
  As many as 18 cars were involved, including a school. No children were on board. Minor injuries were reported.
  (credit: CBS)
  Some of the cars that were involved skidded of the road and into a field.
  (credit: CBS)
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• Latest Forecast: Another Icy Start, Improving Weather On The Way

  03-02-2017 15:26
  
  By Ashton Altieri
  DENVER (CBS4) – Freezing drizzle, fog, and very light snow will have an impact on the Friday morning commute. Roads will be slick especially on secondary and neighborhood streets. Some of the ice is leftover from Thursday morning.
  The lowest cloud cover should lift by late morning on Friday and partial clearing is expected Friday afternoon. High temperatures will largely depend on much clearing occurs as well as the direction of the wind which will be very variable.
  
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• Last Month’s Windstorm Claims Life Of Man

  03-02-2017 15:07
  
  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) – A windstorm in Colorado Springs is now blamed for the death of a husband and father.
  The Gazette reports Joseph Boyer died from injuries received last month while cleaning debris in the road. Hurricane-force winds threw him onto the ground.
  Boyer was in a coma for two weeks with a severe brain injury. He died on Monday.
  The storm on Jan. 9 caused damage across the city.
  
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• Buffaloes Defeat Stanford In First Pac-12 Road Win This Season

  03-02-2017 13:59
  
  Derrick White and Xavier Johnson combined for 38 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists to lead Colorado over Stanford 81-74 Thursday night.
  
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• Weed 101: Colorado Agriculture Office Shares Pot Know-How

  03-02-2017 13:54
  
  DENVER (AP) — North Carolina wants to know if marijuana could one day replace tobacco as a cash crop. Louisiana is wondering how pot holds up in high humidity. And Washington state has questions about water supplies for weed.
  Colorado agriculture officials this week briefed officials from about a dozen states — some that have legalized weed, others that joked their states will legalize pot “when hell freezes over” — to go over the basics of marijuana farming and swa
  
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• Bucks Travel To Denver To Face Nuggets

  03-02-2017 13:47
  
  Denver has suffered back-to-back defeats and will likely be without rising center Nikola Jokic for the fourth straight game.
  
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• Worried Families Seek Answers About Immigration Policies

  03-02-2017 06:18
  
  DENVER (CBS4)– Worried families packed North High School in Denver on Thursday night, looking for answers about local immigration policies and whether the new rules from the White House will affect them.
  Many Latino families are concerned that families will be broken up and were seeking reassurance that in Denver, they would be safe.
  The meeting at North High School on Thursday (credit: CBS)
  City officials at the meeting said people who live in Denver should not expect the city to help wit
  
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